From Malay Mail · Opalyn Mok · · 1m 30s
Penang air quality drops to unhealthy across all stations
All four monitoring stations in Penang hit unhealthy air pollution levels, with Minden recording the worst reading at 167.
In brief
All four monitoring stations in Penang hit unhealthy air pollution levels, with Minden recording the worst reading at 167. Air quality has reached unhealthy levels across all of Penang, with vulnerable groups advised to limit outdoor activities and everyone urged to avoid open burning. Originally reported by Malay…
All Penang stations hit unhealthy
All four air monitoring stations in Penang reached unhealthy levels as of 11am, with Minden recording the highest API reading of 167.
Balik Pulau close behind at 164
Balik Pulau recorded an API of 164, followed by Seberang Jaya at 162 and Seberang Perai at 160.
Two areas worsened overnight
Minden and Balik Pulau had unhealthy readings for 24 hours, while Seberang Jaya and Seberang Perai rose from moderate to unhealthy levels.
Vulnerable groups should stay inside
People with respiratory problems, children, seniors and pregnant women should reduce outdoor activity and seek medical help if symptoms worsen.
Healthy people can continue carefully
Healthy individuals can maintain daily activities while monitoring local conditions and the latest API readings.
Government monitoring with DoE
The state government is tracking air quality with the Department of Environment and will step up surveillance of open burning and fires.
Industries urged to cut emissions
Factories in densely populated areas must cooperate by reducing emissions from major sources to help improve air quality.
Public told to avoid open burning
Residents should refrain from activities that worsen air pollution, especially open burning, and report any incidents to authorities immediately.
The one thing
Air quality has reached unhealthy levels across all of Penang, with vulnerable groups advised to limit outdoor activities and everyone urged to avoid open burning.
